Which is cheaper, Prague or Vienna?

Prague is cheaper, with a NoodlePants Cost of Living index of 50 vs 63 for Vienna. A 1-bedroom in the city centre averages $1,050 vs $1,200.

Which is better for digital nomads, Prague or Vienna?

Prague edges ahead with a NoodlePants Nomad Score of null vs null, factoring in internet (—), affordability and community.

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Prague vs Vienna — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.

Prague

Czech Republic

COL Index

mid-priced

Vienna

Austria

COL Index

mid-priced

NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Prague edges out Vienna on affordability with a NoodlePants COL Index of 50 vs 63 (mid-priced vs mid-priced). Vienna scores higher on safety (null/100), and Vienna wins on internet at ~—. Overall, Prague takes the Nomad Score crown with null/100 — best for .

* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.

Metric

Prague

Vienna

Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)

$1,050

$1,200

Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)

$780

$900

NoodlePants COL Index

Safety Score

—

Internet Speed

—

Nomad Score

—

Healthcare Score

—

Digital Nomad Visa

Not available

Who is each city for?

Prague is better for…

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